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In this episode, Niall asks: Should you put a dog down for biting? A distressed listener wrote in about a painful family dilemma. Her five-year-old dog bit their three-year-old son on the leg….

In this episode, Niall asks: Should there be limits on free speech? The EU is pressuring the Irish Government to bring in stricter hate speech laws that would make it illegal to say or share….

In this episode, Niall asks: Would you stand by a loved one if they committed a serious crime? It is one of the hardest questions any family could face. If your son, daughter or close relative was….

In this episode, Niall asks: Should Ireland scrap student loans for graduates who stay and work here for ten years? The government recently confirmed there will be no cut to college fees, leaving….

In this episode, Niall asks: Should you contest an unfair will, even if it risks tearing the family apart? A listener got in touch after learning she was left a much smaller share than her….

In this episode, Niall asks: Do you feel safe walking Ireland’s streets? Concerns about crime have been growing across the country. Recent figures show an increase in assaults, antisocial….

In this episode, Niall asks: Does Ireland really need a president? With new presidential hopefuls putting their names forward, some are questioning whether the office still serves any real purpose….

In this episode, Niall asks: Should Ireland lower the age of consent to 16? There have already been suggestions about reducing the voting age, with arguments that young people today are mature….

In this episode, Niall asks: Should Irish citizens living abroad or in Northern Ireland have the right to vote in Irish elections? Sinn Féin has put forward a motion to extend voting rights in….

In this episode, Niall asks: If your landlord gave you 30 days to get rid of your dog or face eviction, what would you do? We received an emotional email from a woman whose landlord found out she….

In this episode, Niall asks: Do you oppose all immigration, or just illegal entry? The media often labels protestors as anti-immigrant, but many say they are only against illegal immigration. So….

In this episode, Niall asks: Should Ireland bring in welfare payment cards? We received an email from a listener who suggested that welfare payments should be issued on a card that can only be….

In this episode, Niall asks: Should Gardaí be allowed to tell potential partners if someone has a history of domestic violence? There have been calls for a new law that would let Gardaí share….

In this episode, Niall asks a provocative question: Is shouting at your children a form of child abuse? The debate was sparked by a top psychologist who claimed that shouting at children or even….

In this episode, Niall asks: Should children repay their parents for college fees? A mother wrote to the show after a heated disagreement with her husband. Their 26-year-old daughter, now working….

In this episode, Niall asks: Are Portugal’s new dress rules for tourists over the top? As Portugal and other tourist hotspots crack down on visitors walking around in bikinis or bare-chested away….

In this episode, Niall asks: Deporting Children Do You Feel Sorry for Them? Last week, 35 people were deported from Ireland, including five children. The opposition is now calling for an amnesty….

In this episode, Niall asks: Should doctors have the right to conscientiously object to any procedure approved by the medical council — including abortion, assisted dying, or vaccines? The….

In this episode, Niall asks: Has Ireland just made you state property after death? From June 17th, all Irish citizens will automatically be considered organ donors unless they formally opt out….

In this episode, Niall asks: Is gender still a barrier for women entering male-dominated trades? The discussion follows the story of Katelyn Cummins, an apprentice electrician and the current….